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Patent GB-2431028-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment system
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN PAYNE
IPC: G07F17/30
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: An entertainment system for storing and playing music tracks comprises a first unit (1) for controlling distribution of music tracks in an encrypted format to at least one second unit (2) remote from the first unit. The second unit (2) stores the encrypted music and permits a user local to the second unit (2) restricted access to one or more tracks. Management functions can be accessed using a key such as a personal identification number.
Patent GB-2431302-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a three phase sensorless brushless motor
Inventor: NICHOLS MARTIN PETER
IPC: H02K29/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A method of operating a three phase sensorless brushless motor 10 including a stator including three phase windings 12, 13, 14 and a rotor carrying at least one permanent magnet, the method including switching power to the phase windings 12, 13, 14 of the stator in synchronisation with the rotor position, by applying voltage strokes to the windings, to generate a rotating magnetic flux which interacts with the rotor flux generated by the rotor magnet, to rotate the rotor, the method including applying a plurality of voltage strokes to each of the windings 12, 13, 14 for each rotation of the rotor, sensing a position of the rotor by detecting back emf voltage transitions in a third only of the windings 14 in periods in which voltage strokes are not applied to the third winding 14, and estimating when the rotor is expected to have rotated though a predetermined angle to a position at which a voltage stoke is next to be applied to the or another winding 12,13,14, and applying the voltage stroke at the estimated time.
Patent GB-2417156-A (GB)
Title: Active noise control system using energy density for an enclosure
Inventor: SOMMERFELDT SCOTT DAVID
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An active noise reduction system is used to control noise in an enclosure. Pressure signals from within the enclosure are received by an array comprising no more than two substantially orthogonally placed pairs of acoustic sensors. One pair is arranged in an X-direction and the other pair is arranged in the Y-direction. The sensors are arranged in a plane that is substantially parallel to and near to an inner surface of the enclosure. The pressure signals and a reference signal are processed to generate an output signal to minimize energy density at the acoustic sensors.
Patent GB-2430909-A (GB)
Title: Tool for handling glazing panels
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A tool 1 for handling glazing panels has spaced first and second suction pad devices 2,3 and a bridge 4 connecting the first and second suction pad devices. A bridge adjustment mechanism is provided for selectively varying the separation between the first and second suction pad devices 2,3. Typically the bridge is in the form of a grab handle 4 which is rotatable about an axis in order to cause the separation distance between the suction pad devices 2,3 to be varied. An adjustable screw thread connection may be provided to vary the separation between the suction pad devices, which may include a flexible sucker membrane 6 and an actuator, such as a cam lever 7, arranged to reconfigure the sucker membrane. The tool is of use in lifting, placing and positioning glazing panels such as vehicle glazing panels.
Patent GB-2416610-A (GB)
Title: Reversible document format
Inventor: ETHIER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: Systems and techniques to create and use a reversible format document. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes: obtaining an electronic document in a binary format, reforming the electronic document in a markup language format using information selected from the binary format document according to predefined extraction parameters, and inserting an encoded version of the electronic document in the binary format into the electronic document in the markup language format. A markup language document can include a first and second portions, the first portion including a subset of information, including rules governing how the electronic document is processed by a machine, from a binary format document corresponding to the second portion, and the second portion including an encoded version of the binary format document, where the electronic document is fully transformable to the binary format after a modification to the electronic document in the markup language format.
Patent GB-2434222-A (GB)
Title: Watch with surface input means
Inventor: GILBERT GILLIAN
IPC: G04G21/00
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A personal time device 1 (for example wristwatch) comprising a display, the display comprising a planar surface 3 wherein the surface is adapted to act as an input device for controlling the device. This may be done with a cover or with the display face itself. Preferably, the device is waterproof and may have further input devices, such as buttons 6 to control the apparatus.
Patent GB-2435925-A (GB)
Title: Cellular predictive models for toxicities
Inventor: VAISBERG EUGENI A
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Methods for generating models for predicting biological activity of a stimulus on a test population of cells are provided. In particular computer-implemented methods for producing models for classifying a hepatocyte or population of hepatocytes according to whether it exhibits steatosis, cholestasis or phospholipidosis are presented. Also models are produced for classifying stimuli based on hepatoxicity. The methods may involve receiving a set of phenotypic features of the cells or population of cells that have been exposed to stimuli and treated with one or more markers for particular cellular components by automated image analysis. A subset of the cell populations may be identified to be used in generating a model from data associated with the subset. The phenotypic features are normalized using corresponding phenotypic features extracted from one or more images of cells in a negative control.
Patent GB-2427711-A (GB)
Title: Control system for gas turbine aeroengine
Inventor: MURAMATSU HIRONORI
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: In a gas turbine aeroengine control system, in Ch-A (first control channel), a first CPU (116) monitors the operation of a second CPU (118) and the second CPU monitors the operation of the first CPU; in Ch-B (second control channel), third and fourth CPUs (126, 128) similarly monitor each other, and when the operation of at least one of the first and second CPUs in Ch-A is found not to be normal, the output sent to an FCU (fuel control unit) (30) is switched from the output of one or the other of the first and second CPUs (116, 118) of Ch-A to the output of one or the other of the third and fourth CPUs (126, 128) of Ch-B, thereby achieving improved CPU failure detection and realizing high redundancy and high reliability.
Patent GB-2440314-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally friendly disposable nappy
Inventor: FOSTER PAULINE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A disposable nappy and incontinence pad which is environmentally friendly, reduces odour in dustbins and reduces contamination at land fill sites. Preferably the nappy has an inner layer 3 made from perforated paper with perforations 4 and tabs 1 overhanging the waist band which enable it to be removed and flushed down the toilet. The outer layer of the nappy may be disposed of in a dustbin. The nappy may be fastened with adhesive tabs 2.
Patent GB-2429920-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic bracket and clip
Inventor: CORDATO MARK ANDREW
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: An orthodontic bracket assembly has a bracket (30) having base (31) with a mounting portion for attachment to a patient's tooth (10), and a plurality of arms (32,33) forming a bracket slot (35) to receive a rectangular archwire (20). A clip (40) can be removably inserted into the bracket slot (35) along the axis of the bracket slot (35) and archwire (20), and is retained by the bracket slot (35). The assembled bracket slot (35) and clip (40) form a rectangular channel to removably secure the archwire (20) In the bracket slot (35). Two of the archwire surfaces are engaged by the clip (40) and the remaining two archwire surfaces are engaged by walls of the bracket slot (35).
Patent GB-2432487-A (GB)
Title: Locating and tracking of mobile subscribers
Inventor: ADAM THOMAS BRUCE WATSON
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: Different mobile communication based location services require different levels of accuracy to be effective. However, the higher the accuracy the larger the cost (financial and/or processing power), locating and tracking devices in a mobile telephone network compries the steps of (a) receiving mobile telephone control parameters in a subscriber database; and (b) using one or more location parameter databases (LPDBs), each mapping control parameters to a geographic location and returning a location result when queried. One or more filters is applied to the control parameters that is received by the subscriber database, each filter selectively initiating processing using a LPDB appropriate to the task of the filter and to the current state of the device. This allows the selection of a database with the appropriate degree of accuracy necessary for the task without incurring excessive costs.
Patent GB-2434811-A (GB)
Title: Utility Mounting and draught proofing apparatus
Inventor: CHALLINOR MICHAEL CAMERON
IPC: E04B1/74
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting apparatus 10 for utility members, e.g. pipework for radiators, wherein the mounting apparatus is fixed to a wall 40, and pipework is then received in guide passages 22 in the mounting apparatus. A covering material 42 e.g. plasterboard has an aperture cut to allow the pipework to pass through the board, which is then secured over the mounting apparatus, thereby compressing a foam seal 38 on the mounting apparatus which restricts the flow of air. The mounting apparatus may also have sealing means 30, 36 for draught proofing. The guide passages 22 also prevent the pipework from kinking.
Patent GB-2448680-A (GB)
Title: Method of constructing articles from polyvinyl alcohol components
Inventor: ROB ABDUL
IPC: B29C65/48
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A method of construction of articles for creativity enhancement, imaginative play, craft, two dimensional modelling, three dimensional modelling or design projects is disclosed, which enables moulded organic polymer compositions comprising a polyvinyl alcohol (pva, pvoh) base or polyvinyl alcohol with inorganic filler additions to be used. The inorganic filler comprises of calcium carbonate or wood. The moulded organic polymer compositions contactual surfaces must be smooth, free from porosity for intact bonding. The method of construction comprises of bonding moulded organic polymer compositions by water or moisture activation of the surface to bond to itself or other substances such as paper or wood to form an arts or creativity project. The present invention is biodegradable, non toxic and environmentally friendly.
Patent GB-2447267-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow valve
Inventor: DUGGINS ANDREW ANTHONY
IPC: F16K3/30
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A fluid-flow valve 10 comprises a valve body having an inlet 16 and an outlet 18, and a fluid-flow passageway 17 within the valve 10 which extends from the inlet 16 to the outlet 18. A moveable closure member 34 and a valve seat 42 are provided and movement of the moveable closure member 34 towards or away from the valve seat 42 effects opening or closing of the valve 10. The valve seat 42 is removable and is attached to a removable seat attachment member 38 that extends through the valve body away from the valve seat 42 to aid removal of the attachment member 38, along with the valve seat 42, from the valve body.
Patent GB-2431878-A (GB)
Title: Container of active substances
Inventor: CASERTA ANDREA
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a container for active substances. The invention comprises a container (1) housing a liquid active substance, such as a fragrance, insecticide or other substance, which is to be diffused through a breathable membrane (2) that seals the container (1). The invention also comprises a porous part (3) which is positioned close and parallel to the breathable membrane (2) in order to prevent the deformation of the membrane (2) when a vacuum is produced as a result of emptying the container(1). The porous part (3) is equipped with a series of openings (4) through which the liquid passes in order to ensure permanent contact with the membrane (2) and uniform evaporation. Said porous part, which occupies part of the volume of the container (1), absorbs the active substances and retains non-volatile components once the container (1) has been emptied of volatile components.
Patent GB-2438313-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for analysing a measuring substance dissolved in a solvent
Inventor: HOFMANN MARTIN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: Apparatus for analysing a measuring substance which is dissolved in a solvent, comprises a conduit 4 for transporting the dissolved measuring substance from a feed means 3 to a measuring location 12, wherein the feed means 3 is designed to optionally feed a solvent or dissolved measuring substance into the conduit 4, characterised in that the conduit 4 comprises more than two separate capillaries connected in parallel over at least part of its length. Each separate capillary is arranged to have identical flow times from the feed means to the measuring location. Preferably the conduit is arranged as a polycapillary area 9 which has N parallel connected capillaries (21a, 21b, 21c; 62a, 62b, Fig 2). The conduit may contain a chromatography column 11 and the capillaries may have a hydrophobic inner coating. Advantageously the apparatus improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the analysis.
Patent GB-2442589-A (GB)
Title: Jig system for a truss assembly table
Inventor: GODWIN KIETH E
IPC: B23Q16/00
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: The retrofit jig system 10 is for use with an existing truss assembly table 12 having multiple planks 20 extending lengthwise along the table. The jig system includes at least one stop or puck 16 arranged for lengthwise movement along the table between the adjacent planks. A support member 84 is mounted on the table for supporting the stop between the adjacent planks. The support member is adjustable to allow the stop to move past the support member without interference. The system may be used in a method for retrofitting a truss assembly table by mounting a drive member 64 and a stop member 16, moveable by the drive member, on the table and also mounting a support 84 on the table for supporting the drive member.
Patent GB-2456510-A (GB)
Title: Domestic waste bin compactor
Inventor: GOODWIN GEOFFREY
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A manual rubbish compactor unit comprises a wall bracket D to connect a lever arm A to a compactor arm B fitted with a plate C to compact the contents of a domestic kitchen wastebin. When not in use the unit folds flat against the wall.
Patent GB-2442695-A (GB)
Title: A blade mounting
Inventor: BECKFORD PETER ROWLAND
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: The angular nature of corners (3) to roots (2) of a conventional blade (1) used in a gas turbine engine has resulted in relatively thick fan casings in order to contain any blade fragments from these corners (3) as a result of blade failure. By angling the end face (26) of the root (22) such that it is nearer to perpendicular to an axis of curvature (27) for a blade (21) the corners (23) are reduced in their angular nature. In such circumstances the potential for penetration of a fan casing through impingement with such corners (23) is reduced and the fan casing thickness can more confidently be thinned reducing overall weight. Furthermore by appropriate profiling of an aerofoil (24) adjacent to the front and trailing edges (20) of the aerofoil about the root (22) and face (26) further reductions in angular parts of the blade can be achieved.
Patent GB-2457767-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift brake control
Inventor: SMITH LEONARD
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2008-03-01
Abstract: A stairlift includes a safety brake (21 fig. 1) which is triggered upon a carriage (12 fig. 1) exceeding a pre-determined speed or in response to a means sensing the direction of the stairlift carriage, e.g. in the event the carriage unexpectedly reverses its direction. The safety gear may also be triggered in the event the chair (11 fig. 1) departs from the horizontal by more than a predetermined angle. The speed determining function is preferably electronic e..g using magnets or Hall effect sensors and the safety gear operates in both directions without adaptation. Other aspects are described including varying the trip speed as a function of carriage position on the rail.
Patent GB-2444889-A (GB)
Title: Digital power factor correction controller and AC-to-DC power supply including same
Inventor: MARKOWSKI PIOTR
IPC: H02M1/42
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: A PPC AC-to-DC power supply comprise a switching converter comprising at least one main power switch (56) and a PFC controller (50). The PFC controller may comprise a processing unit (62) computing an input current set point for the AC-to-DC power supply based on the output voltage of the AC-to-DC power supply. The PFC controller may also comprise hardware circuitry (60) comprising a window a/d converter (92), for outputting a digital input current error value based on the input current of the AC-to-DC power supply and an analog form of the input current set point from the processing unit. The hardware circuitry may also comprise a digital current mode compensator (94) in communication with the first a/d converter for determining the duty cycle for the main power switch based on the digital input current error value from the a/d converter.
Patent GB-2462423-A (GB)
Title: Concealed shower corner cupboard comprising a hinged door and attached rack
Inventor: DANIELS ADAM PAUL
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A shower enclosure S includes a supporting wall 20, a side wall 22 and a corner C therebetween. The enclosure includes a storage device 10, comprising a panel 12 movably supported by the supporting wall between two positions: a closed state [fig 5A] where the panel extends across the corner with the back 12b facing the corner; and an open state [fig 5B] where the front 12a faces the support wall. Mounted to the back of the panel is at least one storage member 14. Preferable features include: the storage being a triangular shelf; the support being a friction hinge 16; the panel being tiled or otherwise waterproof; and the storage being integral, or demountable.
Patent GB-2465369-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic data storage device formed of nanowires with spiral anisotropy in which data is shifted along the wires by application of a rotating magnetic field
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL
IPC: G11C11/12
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A data storage device comprises at least one, preferably an array of parallel magnetic nanowires 20 each having a anisotropy with an easy axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nanowire and which is rotated about the longitudinal axis along the length of the nanowire, also termed spiral anisotropy, and magnetisation state that follows the easy axis. Each nanowire has a data input element for nucleating magnetic domains separated by domain walls 14 in an end of the nanowire, the sequence of domains and walls representing binary data. Each nanowire also has a data read-out element operable to detect the magnetisation at an end of the nanowire. The device also comprising a magnetic field source operable to generate a magnetic field H rotating in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the nanowires so as to propagate domain walls along the at least one nanowire. Reversal of the direction of rotation of the magnetic field reverses the propagation direction of the domain walls, so that data can be shifted in either direction along the nanowires.
Patent GB-2457774-A (GB)
Title: Plural axial wind turbines mounted on rotatable radial arms on vertical core
Inventor: WU GORDON YING SHEUNG
IPC: F03D1/02
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A wind turbine structure has a vertical core 1 of 15-40% of total structure width that supports multiple stages 3-6 of rotor support frames and power generating units. Each rotor support frame comprises an annular carousel rotatably located about the core and having at least two radially extending arms and at least one pair of propeller-type rotors located respectively at distal ends of the radially extending arms. Each rotor support frame can rotate around the vertical core independently and further comprises a wind deflector. The core may comprise a reinforced concrete circular section tower having inner and outer walls separated by a void and vertical ribs. The carousels may be mounted on roller tracks on outwardly extending corbels or inward ledges. The turbines may comprise coaxial rotor pairs having different numbers of blades.
Patent GB-2469516-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blade with optical strain sensors covered by erosion shield
Inventor: CAESLEY ROGER
IPC: B64C11/16
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rotor blade 10 comprising the steps of applying at least one optical fibre strain sensor 14 to the leading edge of the rotor blade body 12 and fitting an erosion shield 16 to the leading edge of the rotor blade body 12, over the optical fibre sensor 14. The optical strain sensors 14 may measure the strain in the axial direction of the blade 10, and may be placed at an angle between 30 and 60 degrees to the rotor blade axis, with 45 degrees being the preferred angle. The sensors may comprise Bragg gratings 18 spaced along the length of the fibre 14, and may be positioned at a location which is not a node of oscillation. The blade 10 may be a helicopter rotor blade.
Patent GB-2472254-A (GB)
Title: Wirelessly operated lock for sports equipment
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: Apparatus for locking and safely securing skis, ski poles and/or snow boards for preventing theft comprises a support/rack having at least one locking mechanism 126, wherein the locking mechanism 126 is capable of being activated using a wireless control means. The operation of the locking mechanism may be controlled by a pre-paid electronic wireless system such as a radio-frequency identification (RFID) card or tag.
Patent GB-2464205-A (GB)
Title: Machining-Monitoring Device and Illumination Unit
Inventor: KOEGEL JAN
IPC: B23B49/00
Filed: 2009-10-06
Abstract: A power tool is provided with a machining-monitoring device 6 for monitoring the workpiece to be machined, comprising a monitoring plate 7 extending in the machining direction and an illuminating unit 8 arranged on the monitoring plate. The power tool is preferably hand held for example a saw. The plate may have a scale 13 on one side and may have a reflective coating on one side or may be transparent to direct light from the illumination unit towards the workpiece. The illumination unit may be a light emitting diode (LED) or lamp 9, 10 powered by a battery 14 or accumulator, or via the tool and mirrors may redirect the light. The light may be visible light or ultra-violet (UV) light. The machining-monitoring device may be attached to the base plate 5 of the power tool such that it rests on the workpiece during machining (figure 1), and may be removable.